Serving 456 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Imagine Charter At Lakewood Ranch ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 456 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Imagine Charter At Lakewood Ranch's student population of 456 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
456 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Imagine Charter At Lakewood Ranch ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Imagine Charter At Lakewood Ranch is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2133 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
29%
38%
Black
10%
21%
White
54%
34%
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Imagine Charter At Lakewood Ranch's ranking?
Imagine Charter At Lakewood Ranch is ranked #2133 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Imagine Charter At Lakewood Ranch?
456 students attend Imagine Charter At Lakewood Ranch.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Imagine Charter At Lakewood Ranch students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Imagine Charter At Lakewood Ranch?
Imagine Charter At Lakewood Ranch has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Imagine Charter At Lakewood Ranch offer ?
Imagine Charter At Lakewood Ranch offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Imagine Charter At Lakewood Ranch part of?
Imagine Charter At Lakewood Ranch is part of Manatee School District.
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